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Helpful news, information, and insights to prepare you for success in your sessions.

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The Shrink Think Podcast empowers clients and supports therapists.

Hosted by Aaron Potratz and Nathan Hawkins, the engaging, informative conversations and light-hearted humor help to normalize and demystify therapy for those beginning or continuing their mental health journey.

What Is Informed Consent In Therapy?

Let's tear down the wall of assumptions when it comes to therapy sessions. In this transcribed episode of The Shrink...

The Future of Counseling Intake Forms: Why Going Online Can Improve the Therapy Experience

“Please come in 15 minutes early prior to your first appointment so you can fill out some paperwork for us.” If you...

Why Do Therapists Ask About Childhood?

Why do therapists always ask about your childhood? In this transcribed episode of The Shrink Think Podcast, Aaron and...

The Importance of a Counseling Intake Form: A Guide to Understanding and Completing the Process

Intake forms are a staple in service-oriented and healthcare professions, and for good reason. While the content varies...

Destigmatizing Mental Health

We're talking about the stigmatization about mental health, because let's be real, everybody is a human being and...

A Guide to Virtual Onboarding for In-Person Mental Health Services

Mental health counseling services cover a broad range of issues: anxiety disorders, mood and personality disorders,...

What Even Is Therapy?

You might be wondering, "Okay, you guys are therapists, but what would you say you do here? What even is therapy?" In...

Navigating Your First Therapy Session: What to Expect and How to Prepare

You identified the need for a therapist, did your research on local providers in your area, and booked your very first...